How to make pickled cucumbers crispy and simple

Pickled cucumbers, also known as cucumber pickles, are a kind of pickled vegetable that many people like to eat. They have a good appetizer effect. When pickling cucumbers, you should make them crisper so that they taste more refreshing. There are certain tricks to make them crisper. First, choose those tender cucumbers. Secondly, you can poke a few holes in the cucumber with chopsticks before pickling, which will help it to absorb the flavor.

How to make pickled cucumbers crispy and simple~

1. Choose cucumbers

There are many types of cucumbers. The local people in Lingshan like to pick tender yellow cucumbers to make melon rinds because they taste better.

2. Pierce the cucumber

There are no special requirements for poke holes in cucumbers with chopsticks. Just poke 7 or 8 small holes evenly and diagonally around the cucumber.

3. Boil cucumbers

In fact, it is better to say that it is soaking than cooking. This step is more particular about the water temperature, and bubbling water is generally suitable. When the water in the pot starts to bubble, put the cucumbers in to soak. Do not turn off the heat. Wait until the water in the pot turns green before removing from the heat.

My pot is relatively small, so I suggest that you use a large pot when making it, so that all the cucumbers can be soaked in the pot, and you can soak multiple cucumbers at the same time.

4. Pressing cucumbers

Pressing the cucumbers is the last step. Farmers usually have large stone mills. At this time, put the cucumbers into a clean bag, tie them up, and use the large stone mill to press them to squeeze out the water. They can be eaten the next morning. Of course, if you don’t have a stone mill, you can do what I did and use a bucket or a basin of water to press on it to achieve the same effect.

The cucumber that was pressed overnight became flat. The appearance is not important, what is important is the taste.

How to eat cucumber peel

There are many ways to eat cucumber peel. It can be stir-fried alone as a side dish, or it can be stir-fried or steamed with lean meat. It has a crispy taste and is very delicious!

Dice the melon rind and add some garlic, stir-fry all together, and add salt, soy sauce and other seasonings. It will be crispy and delicious.

Homemade pickled cucumbers are rich in nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin E, carotene, niacin, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. In addition, home-made pickled cucumbers can also beautify the skin: home-made pickled cucumbers can mildly dehumidify, tighten and eliminate skin wrinkles, and are especially effective for people with darker skin.